Modify cover_map module to allow multiple uncovered sections of the map.

[Drofseh]

I'm making a mission in which I have a general AO for the mission, but I'd also like to have an aircraft use a more distant airfield.

With only a single marker controlling the location of the map cover I would have to either make a much larger percentage of the map be visible with a single marker or have the airfield covered by the cover_map module and make navigating to and from it much more difficult for the aircraft.

Here is an example of what I would like to be able to do:
Both the small island of Moray and the large AO on southern Malden would be uncovered.
Currently this is impossible.

[PiZZAD0X]

We can call the covermap and centermap functions on the fly, so it should be possible to have a self interact option to "switch maps" and automatically switch the covermap area and what the player is zoomed/centered on in the map, effectively acting like two separate maps.

[Drofseh]

effectively acting like two separate maps

That would be neat.

[PiZZAD0X]

PiZZAD0X/Olsen-Framework-Arma-3@01855cc

MultipleAOCoverMapTest.WL_Route191.zip

[Drofseh]

@PiZZAD0X
I've been testing it out and I'm very impressed, it works really well!

A couple thing I have noticed though:

1. The first time in open the map it immediately closes again.
2. It would be nice if the maps were under their own sub-interaction point instead just under Equipment.
   So you would go Equipment -> Maps -> Map_Name

[PiZZAD0X]

Are you testing it with a briefing in singleplayer or without briefing?

I can add that submenu, sure.

[Drofseh]

Single Player - M key opens map, map stays open.
Single Player w/Briefing - M key opens map, map stays open.
Locally Hosted Multiplayer - M key opens map, map closes on its own, press M key again, map behaves as normal for the rest of the mission.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtOS3uWsiVA

Would it be possible to add a maximum zoom limit per map as well?
That way I could force a less detailed AO map and also give small maps for towns that show more detail.

[PiZZAD0X]

Hmm so it seems map needs to be fully initialized and open before any animation can be committed to it, meaning the map needs to be on screen, however brief, to get that initial centering. Maybe a blackout loading screen or getting the timing really tight so it isn't as noticeable.

I've put the interaction options under a "Switch Maps" submenu under equipment.

As for limiting map zoom, we use a separate addon that enforces a script for that. I'm not sure how modular that addon is and if it allows for scripts to run contrary to it (more detail than what the addon allows) but it is a good idea.

MultipleAOCoverMapTest.WL_Route191.zip

[Drofseh]

Thanks I'll test out this version tomorrow.

As for limiting map zoom, we use a separate addon that enforces a script for that. I'm not sure how modular that addon is and if it allows for scripts to run contrary to it (more detail than what the addon allows) but it is a good idea.

My unit doesn't use an addon or any script to limit map zoom
I think having it as an option for this and setting the default to false should be fine for you though.

[Drofseh]

Alright, I've played around with the updated version and it seems solid to me.

[TrainDoctor]

With the recent update, this issue can be marked as resolved, #183. @BlackHawkPL